Localization of Function
Neurotransmitters
Hormones
Plasticity
Our Universe Within
100
What part of the brain is responsible for our voluntary body movements?
Motor cortex
100
Name three neurotransmitters
Dopamine, Serotonin, Acetylcholine, Norepinephrine
100
List three hormones
Testosterone, adrenalin and Estrogen
100
Does an older or younger brain recover more quickly?
Younger
100
Where are Kimtaro and Koshito from?
Hanamaki
200
What part of our brain is responsible for sensation and perception?
Sensory cortex
200
Which neurotransmitter affects memory?
Acetylcholine
200
Which hormone is related to aggression?
Testosterone
200
What is the best method to encourage neural plasticity in brain damaged patients?
Constant stimulation
200
Where is the kindergarten for children with brain damage?
Osaka
300
What is the outer most layer of the brain called?
Cerebral cortex
300
Which neurotransmitter is related to depression?
Serotonin
300
Does an increase in testosterone and estrogen increase or decrease sexual interest?
Increase
300
If a stroke damages the left side of the brain, which side of the body will be affected?
The right side
300
Why do strokes affect the brain?
The cut off the bloody supply
400
What part of the brain controls mood and emotion?
Frontal lobe
400
Which neurotransmitter increases when we fall in love, or have any joyous feelings?
Dopamine
400
Which hormone is triggered when we are in danger?
Adrenalin
400
Why is singing and dancing a good method for improving language in patients who have damaged the left side of their brain?
Because the left side uses language, whilst the right side controls movement and motion, so the patient will be more competent with these actions.
400
What is the oldest part of the brain?
Brain stem
500
Wernickes area is in which part of the brain?
Left temporal lobe
500
Which disease is linked with excess dopamine?
Schizophrenia
500
Which "system" in the body is responsible for the release of hormones?
Endocrine system
500
What neurotransmitter can be injected into a rat to reduce the effects of paralysis?
Noradrenalin
500
What is the basis of all brain activity?
Neural connections
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